WWII Saginaw Gear M1 Carbine SG .30 Cal. Semi Automatic Rifle 1942-1944Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine was developed and produced after WWII started. Over 6 million were made by a number of U.S. companies to assist with the all out war effort. The M1 Carbine was widely issued to U.S. Military Forces which numbered over 16 million during WWII. The M1 Carbine contributed greatly to U.S. efforts during WWII.Saginaw Gear M1 Carbines are sought after by collectors. There are 2 separate Saginaw Gear manufacturers of M1 Carbines. Both were Divisions of General Motors but were located in different cities. Saginaw Carbines made in the original Saginaw, Michigan factory are marked "S.G." or "SG". Saginaw Carbines made in the Grand Rapids, Michigan factory are marked "S'G' ". Saginaw S'G' guns were produced from the remnants of the failed Irwin-Pedersen factory in Grand Rapids. Saginaw took over production in Grand Rapids and marked the facilities M1 Carbines S'G' to differentiate them from the ones produced at the original Saginaw plant.This Saginaw Gear M1 Carbine was made at the original Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors in Saginaw, Michigan sometime between 1942 and 1944. It has since been rebuilt and refinished. This M1 Carbine looks good and is in Very Good Plus condition.
Make: Saginaw SG. Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors – Saginaw, Michigan
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 3262566
Year of Manufacture: 1942 to 1944. No specific manufacture dates are listed due to a number of reasons explained on pages 24 to 26 of Scott Duff's book, The M1 Carbine Owner's Guide. Barrel Date: January 1944
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic, Detachable MagazineThere is No magazine.
Markings: There is an import mark under the barrel. The top front of the receiver is marked "U.S. CARBINE / CAL. 30 M1" and the top rear is marked "SAGINAW SG / 3262566". The top of the barrel is marked "INLAND MFG. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS / 1-44" and "P". The right rear of the trigger group is marked "INLAND". The hammer is marked "W". The magazine release is marked "M". The safety is marked "circled S". The bottom of the operating slide is marked "F". The bolt is marked "A.I.". The front sight is unmarked . The Type II rear sight is marked "HI". The Type III barrel band is marked "SI". The interior of the handguard is unmarked . The sling well and stock body are unmarked .
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable Type II aperture sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a pistol grip, Type III barrel band with sling loop & bayonet lug, sling well, sling pass through, and a metal buttplate. The buttplate shows surface erosion. The wood shows small scratches and compression marks that have been finished over. The barrel band shows discoloration from oxidation and has cleaned erosion showing through the new finish. The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore has deep rifling, shallow at the muzzle. The muzzle and grooves are semi bright. There is fouling and erosion in the grooves. The bore shows an M.E. of 2.2. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows scrapes and areas of light discoloration from oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The markings are well defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: There is No magazine.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: YES. CA PPT: NO.
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